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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 433.28 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 433.28 and 267.48 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 433.28 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/433.28 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 433.28 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 115,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,893.73/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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